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WO2005011785A1
WO2005011785A1 PCT/NZ2004/000166 NZ2004000166W WO2005011785A1 WO 2005011785 A1 WO2005011785 A1 WO 2005011785A1 NZ 2004000166 W NZ2004000166 W NZ 2004000166W WO 2005011785 A1 WO2005011785 A1 WO 2005011785A1
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Ian Douglas Makinson
Martin Paul Friederich Kramer
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Fisher & Paykel Healthcare Limited
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Priority to EP04748861.4A priority patent/EP1648545B1/fr
Priority to CA2533759A priority patent/CA2533759C/fr
Priority to JP2006522521A priority patent/JP4986620B2/ja
Publication of WO2005011785A1 publication Critical patent/WO2005011785A1/fr

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    • A—HUMAN NECESSITIES
    • A61—MEDICAL OR VETERINARY SCIENCE; HYGIENE
    • A61M—DEVICES FOR INTRODUCING MEDIA INTO, OR ONTO, THE BODY; DEVICES FOR TRANSDUCING BODY MEDIA OR FOR TAKING MEDIA FROM THE BODY; DEVICES FOR PRODUCING OR ENDING SLEEP OR STUPOR
    • A61M16/00—Devices for influencing the respiratory system of patients by gas treatment, e.g. ventilators; Tracheal tubes
    • A61M16/10—Preparation of respiratory gases or vapours
    • A61M16/14—Preparation of respiratory gases or vapours by mixing different fluids, one of them being in a liquid phase
    • A61M16/16—Devices to humidify the respiration air
    • A—HUMAN NECESSITIES
    • A61—MEDICAL OR VETERINARY SCIENCE; HYGIENE
    • A61M—DEVICES FOR INTRODUCING MEDIA INTO, OR ONTO, THE BODY; DEVICES FOR TRANSDUCING BODY MEDIA OR FOR TAKING MEDIA FROM THE BODY; DEVICES FOR PRODUCING OR ENDING SLEEP OR STUPOR
    • A61M16/00—Devices for influencing the respiratory system of patients by gas treatment, e.g. ventilators; Tracheal tubes
    • A61M16/10—Preparation of respiratory gases or vapours
    • A61M16/105—Filters
    • A—HUMAN NECESSITIES
    • A61—MEDICAL OR VETERINARY SCIENCE; HYGIENE
    • A61M—DEVICES FOR INTRODUCING MEDIA INTO, OR ONTO, THE BODY; DEVICES FOR TRANSDUCING BODY MEDIA OR FOR TAKING MEDIA FROM THE BODY; DEVICES FOR PRODUCING OR ENDING SLEEP OR STUPOR
    • A61M16/00—Devices for influencing the respiratory system of patients by gas treatment, e.g. ventilators; Tracheal tubes
    • A61M16/10—Preparation of respiratory gases or vapours
    • A61M16/105—Filters
    • A61M16/106—Filters in a path
    • A61M16/107—Filters in a path in the inspiratory path
    • A—HUMAN NECESSITIES
    • A61—MEDICAL OR VETERINARY SCIENCE; HYGIENE
    • A61M—DEVICES FOR INTRODUCING MEDIA INTO, OR ONTO, THE BODY; DEVICES FOR TRANSDUCING BODY MEDIA OR FOR TAKING MEDIA FROM THE BODY; DEVICES FOR PRODUCING OR ENDING SLEEP OR STUPOR
    • A61M16/00—Devices for influencing the respiratory system of patients by gas treatment, e.g. ventilators; Tracheal tubes
    • A61M16/10—Preparation of respiratory gases or vapours
    • A61M16/1075—Preparation of respiratory gases or vapours by influencing the temperature
    • A61M16/109—Preparation of respiratory gases or vapours by influencing the temperature the humidifying liquid or the beneficial agent
    • A—HUMAN NECESSITIES
    • A61—MEDICAL OR VETERINARY SCIENCE; HYGIENE
    • A61M—DEVICES FOR INTRODUCING MEDIA INTO, OR ONTO, THE BODY; DEVICES FOR TRANSDUCING BODY MEDIA OR FOR TAKING MEDIA FROM THE BODY; DEVICES FOR PRODUCING OR ENDING SLEEP OR STUPOR
    • A61M16/00—Devices for influencing the respiratory system of patients by gas treatment, e.g. ventilators; Tracheal tubes
    • A61M16/0057—Pumps therefor
    • A61M16/0066—Blowers or centrifugal pumps

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  • the present invention relates to apparatus for delivering humidified gases, hi particular it relates to a humidifier arrangement for use in providing respiratory assistance to patients, for example in consumer Continuous Positive Airway Pressure (CPAP) delivery devices.
  • CPAP Continuous Positive Airway Pressure
  • Humidification systems which include a heater base and a disposable humidifier chamber which is fitted onto the heater base and within which a supply of water can be heated by the heater base. Air enters the humidifier chamber through an inlet air port in the roof of the chamber where it is humidified by the evaporation of water from the water supply before leaving the chamber through an exit port in the roof of the humidifier chamber.
  • Humidifier chambers of this type are also now used in compact and portable ventilation machines, for example machines intended for the home treatment of obstructive sleep apnoea
  • the inlet air port is provided horizontally through the side of the chamber. Air enters the humidifier chamber through the inlet air port and the humidified air leaves the humidifier chamber into a breathing conduit through an exit port in the top of the humidifier chamber.
  • a disadvantage of these configurations is the need to disconnect the patient breathing conduit from the top of the humidifying chamber in a separate operation before removal of the chamber for the purpose of refilling.
  • a further disadvantage of these configurations is that separate electrical wiring connections are required to make use of a heated respiratory conduit.
  • An apparatus for use in humidified gases delivery treatment comprising: a housing, a pressurised gases supply within said housing, a pressurised gases outlet in said housing in fluid connection with said pressurised gases supply and adapted to make fluid connection with an inlet of a humidifier in order to provide gases flow to a said humidifier, and filter means on or over said inlet of said humidifier to filter said gases entering said humidifier.
  • said apparatus further comprises a humidified gases return in said housing, adapted to make fluid connection with an outlet of a said humidifier in order to receive humidified gases from said humidifier, and a patient outlet in said housing, in fluid connection with said humidified gases return in order to receive humidified gases from said humidified gases return and provide humidified gases to said patient outlet, said patient outlet being in fluid connection with or adapted to make fluid connection with a breathing conduit for delivery of humidified gases to a patient.
  • said humidifier is a heatable water chamber
  • said apparatus includes, a chamber heating means connected to said housing and, said housing includes a humidifier engagement locating a said humidifier adjacent said chamber heating means, said chamber heating means adapted to vaporise liquid water in said water chamber in order to provide water vapour to said gases flow passing through said water chamber.
  • said humidification chamber has a base and said chamber is engagable with said humidifier engagement via a single motion, and said single motion of engagement urges the base of said humidification chamber adjacent and in contact with said chamber heating means and makes a first fluid connection between said pressurised gases outlet and said humidifier inlet, and makes a second fluid connection between said humidified gases return and said humidifier outlet, with said first and second fluid connections being made in the direction of said single motion.
  • said patient outlet includes a connector for receiving a breathing hose and at least one auxiliary electrical connection plug or socket or pneumatic connection plug or port, for a simultaneous connection when connecting a breathing circuit having complementary electrical and pneumatic connectors.
  • a humidifier chamber for use with a gases humidification apparatus comprising: a container, with a surrounding wall and top, and an open bottom, a heat conductive base enclosing said open bottom of said container, a gases inlet to said container, a gases outlet to said container, and filter means on or over said inlet to said container to filter said gases to said container.
  • said humidification chamber further comprises a first elongate flow tube extending into said humidifier container from the inner periphery of said gases inlet and, a second elongate flow tube extending into said humidifier container from the inner periphery of said gases outlet, said first and said second flow tubes being substantially parallel to each other, and substantially parallel to said base of said chamber, and said gases inlet and said gases outlet facing the same direction, a preferred insertion direction, and said preferred insertion direction is substantially parallel to the said base of said chamber, such that said humidifier chamber may make operable engagement with a heater base in a single motion, and fluid connections with said gases outlet and said gases inlet, being also made in said single motion.
  • said filter means includes a framework substantially supporting a filter material, said framework being shaped to fit the internal shape of said inlet, and including means to lock said filter means in place in said inlet.
  • said filter material is interposed between the structural members of said framework.
  • said locking means being a friction fit between said filter means and said inlet.
  • said second flow tube includes an air bleed orifice, said air bleed orifice being located in the top of said second elongate flow tube, and located toward the end of the elongate flow tube adjacent said gases outlet.
  • said gases inlet and said gases outlet of said humidifier chamber are each a female port, and said humidifier chamber is generally cylindrical, and said female ports open out to the cylindrical surface adjacent the top of the cylindrical wall.
  • Figure 1 is a perspective view of a water chamber and Continuous Positive Airways Pressure (CPAP) machine according to the first preferred embodiment of the present invention showing the water chamber 2 separated from the CPAP machine 1 and an arrow 43 indicating the path of air flow through the connection manifold of the CPAP machine and chamber.
  • Figure 2 is a perspective view of a water chamber and CPAP machine according to the first preferred embodiment of the present invention showing the water chamber 2 engaged with the CPAP machine 1 as in use and an arrow indicating the exit path of air flow through the conduit connection manifold 9.
  • Figure 3 is a perspective view of a water chamber for use with the filter of the present invention.
  • Figure 4 is an underneath view of the water chamber of Figure 3 including the filter of the present invention.
  • Figure 5 is a side view of the filter frame.
  • Figure 6 is a front view of the filter frame of Figure 5.
  • Figure 7 is a first perspective view of the filter frame of Figure 5.
  • Figure 8 is a second perspective view of the filter frame of Figure 5.
  • DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE PREFERRED EMBODIMENTS The present invention provides improvements in the delivery of humidified gases delivery treatment such as, CPAP ventilation therapy.
  • the device described is an integrated humidifier and CPAP machine, where the air supplied to the humidifier chamber is filtered before entering the chamber.
  • the combined humidifier and CPAP device is manufactured and assembled in such a way that the humidifier chamber may be removed for cleaning, replacement or refilling easily and quickly, and when the humidifier chamber is separated from the CPAP machine, the filter may also be removed for cleaning or replacement quickly and easily.
  • the humidifier and filter may be used with other devices, for example a blower that merely provides oxygen therapy.
  • a blower that merely provides oxygen therapy.
  • FIGs 1 and 2 a preferred embodiment of a CPAP machine and corresponding water chamber is shown that may be used with the filter of the present invention.
  • a CPAP machine of a suitable type is described in co-pending NZ patent application No. 521446.
  • a water chamber 2 having a gases inlet port 5 and gases outlet port 6 is shown with a portable CPAP machine 3, wherein the CPAP machine 3 is adapted to receive slide-on chambers and which makes connection to the gases inlet/outlet ports 5, 6 of the water chamber 2 through a connection manifold 8.
  • This connection of the gases inlet port 5 and gases outlet port 6 is made to the connection manifold 8 of the CPAP machine 3 in the same slide-on motion.
  • the connection manifold 8 also provides an auxiliary outlet connection port 9 suitable for receiving a flexible respiratory conduit (not shown) to deliver humidified air to a patient.
  • the CPAP machine 3 includes a heater base (not shown) in a chamber receiving bay 47 to heat the water chamber 2, and a securing means for securing the water chamber 2 to the CPAP machine 3.
  • the securing means is provided by a securing latch 19 and a slot 17 around the periphery of the chamber receiving bay 47.
  • the slot 17 co-operates with a flange 18 around the base of the water chamber 2 to secure the chamber 2 when in use.
  • the securing latch 19 operates to prevent removal of the chamber 2 once it has been engaged.
  • the securing means and connection manifold 8 are arranged with a parallel axis of operation such that connection of the chamber inlet port 5 and outlet port 6, to the connection manifold 8 is achieved as well as securing of the chamber into the CPAP machine in the same slide-on motion.
  • the latch 19, having a locking position and a release position, is biased toward the locking position which prevents removal of the chamber 2 from the CPAP machine 3.
  • the front face of the latch is shaped such that during the single slide-on motion employed to fit the water chamber to the CPAP machine the flange 18 urges the securing latch 19 into the release position and allows the water chamber 2 to be properly fitted.
  • connection manifold 8 includes a passage 4 which receives gases flow from the integral CPAP blower, and directs it into the water chamber 2, as well as a passage 7 which directs airflow received via the water chamber outlet port 6, to the CPAP patient outlet port 9.
  • the connection passage connecting the manifold inlet port 7, to the manifold patient outlet port 9 is shown in hidden detail 48 in Figure 1.
  • connection manifold 8 of the present invention is removable to aid cleaning and/or sterilisation of the passages.
  • the above connection passages 4, 7 are internal to the connection manifold 8 as illustrated in Figures 1 and 2.
  • gases from the CPAP internal blower exits the CPAP machine 3 through outlet port 4, and enters the chamber 2 through inlet port 5.
  • a disposable filter assembly 100 is removably attached to the inlet port 5, inside water chamber 2.
  • gases entering the chamber 2 pass through the filter assembly 100 before entering the chamber 2.
  • Air entering the chamber 2 is humidified by the evaporation of water from the water source in the bottom of the chamber 2 before leaving the chamber 2 through the patient outlet port 6.
  • Humidified air from the outlet port 6 is received into the connection manifold 8 of the CPAP machine 3 via the inlet port 7.
  • the connection manifold (see Figure 1) directs air from the water chamber to the outlet port 9 which is adapted to comiect with a flexible conduit connector (not shown) for delivery to a patient.
  • An advantage obtained from the breathing conduit connection 9 being located on the body of the CPAP machine 3 and not connected to the top of the water chamber 2 directly, is that complete connection or disconnection of the water chamber 2 from the CPAP machine 3 can be achieved with a single slide-on or slide-off motion. This feature makes removal of the water chamber 2 for refilling or cleaning or replacing, and removal of the disposable filter assembly 100 from water chamber 2, for cleaning or replacing, considerably simpler.
  • a further advantage is obtained when additional electrical or pneumatic connections are required.
  • the use of heated conduits requires electrical wiring comiectors between the conduit and humidified air source while an additional pneumatic connection 54 may be used for pressure feedback or measurement.
  • the connector which includes an additional electrical and/or pneumatic connection for the conduit is integral to the connection manifold 8 of the CPAP machine 3 and therefore allows the disposable water chamber 2 to remain as simple as possible.
  • the gases entering the humidifier chamber is filtered in order to sterilise it. This is achieved by passing the gases from the CPAP machine 3 through a filter assembly 100 before it enters the humidification chamber 2.
  • the filter assembly consists of an inlet opening, a connection mechanism for attaching the inlet opening to the gases supplied from the CPAP machine, a filter gauze, and a support framework. In operation, all gases entering the filter assembly passes through the inlet opening. In a preferred embodiment, with reference to Figures 3 to 8, gases enter the filter assembly
  • the filter assembly inlet opening 106 is connected to the gases supply from the CPAP machine 3 via a connection mechanism.
  • the connection mechanism is designed in such a way that the filter assembly 100 may be quickly and easily connected or disconnected, for replacement or cleaning.
  • An airtight seal is formed around the perimeter of the connection, so that all air routed from the CPAP machine 3 passes through the inlet opening 106 into the filter assembly 100.
  • the filter assembly inlet opening 106 is bounded by a lip 105 which mates by friction press-fitting with a complimentary lip or recess (not shown) on the inlet port 5, in order to form an airtight seal between the perimeters of the filter assembly inlet opening 106 and the inlet port 5.
  • the filter assembly 100 can be removed or replaced by removing the base 18 of the chamber 2 and, for example, pushing, pressing or pulling the filter assembly 100 from the inlet port 5 of the humidification chamber 2. All gases entering the filter assembly 100 must then pass through the filter gauze in order to exit into the humidifier chamber 2.
  • the gauze material is selected from a range of materials well known from the prior art that will sterilise air that passes through the gauze.
  • the filter gauze 101 is made of ELECTRETTM, which is a commonly used medical grade synthetic material, which filters an airstream using electrostatic charges.
  • the gauze material 101 is shaped and held in place by the support framework, which holds the filter gauze 101 in place securely and tautly.
  • the filter gauze 101 is attached to the support framework in such a fashion that all air entering the filter assembly 100 enters through the filter assembly inlet opening 106, and will pass through the filter gauze 101 before entering chamber 2.
  • the filter support framework is shaped and sized so that at least a minimum required surface area of the filter gauze 101 is presented to the airstream entering the filter assembly 100 through the inlet opening 106. This allows at least a minimum required volume of air to pass through the filter assembly 100, the total volume depending on the filter gauze material selected, the time interval, and the outlet pressure of the CPAP machine 3.
  • the support framework is a hollow cylindrical cage 102, open at one end. The open end of the cylindrical cage 102 acts as the inlet opening 106.
  • the connection mechanism 105 is located on the circumference of this open end of cylindrical cage 102.
  • the filter gauze 101 is securely attached to the inside of the cylindrical cage 102 in such a way that one layer of gauze covers all the gaps between the structural members of cage 102 except inlet opening 106.
  • the support frame 102, inlet opening 106 and connection mechanism 105 are all constructed through one injection moulding operation.
  • a pre-cut and shaped single-piece filter gauze 101 is added to the framework thus created, and in the preferred embodiment is attached in place by overmoulding, although it may be glued, clipped, or held in place by any other suitable attachment means which holds the gauze 101 in place and provides a seal, with no gaps between the gauze 101 and the support frame 102.
  • the inlet opening 106 of the filter assembly 100 is removably attached via the connection mechanism 105 to inlet port 5, on the inside of humidifier chamber 2.
  • the filter assembly 100 is shaped and sized so that once the connection between the inlet port 5 and the connection mechanism 105 is made, the filter assembly 100 is held entirely within chamber 2, and when the combined CPAP/humidifier device 3 is in the normal operating position, there will be no contact between the filter assembly 100 and the contents of humidifier chamber 2. It will be readily appreciated that the construction of the filter assembly as described is simple to manufacture. Consequently a water chamber including a filter according to the present invention is, while providing significant advantages, not significantly more expensive than existing chambers. Also, the filter assembly of the present invention prevents bacteria, viruses or the like from entering into the inner workings of the CPAP machine, preventing contamination and allowing it to be reused for different a patient.

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L'invention concerne un appareil (1) utilisé dans le traitement de distribution de gaz humidifiés, comprenant un logement, un humidificateur, et des moyens de chauffage de la chambre connectés audit logement, ledit logement comprenant une alimentation de gaz sous pression, un dispositif (17) de contact de l'humidificateur, une sortie (4) de gaz sous pression, un tuyau (7) de retour des gaz humidifiés, et une sortie (9) patient, ledit humidificateur comprenant une chambre (2) d'humidification ayant une base, une entrée (5) d'humidificateur, une sortie (6) d'humidificateur, ladite chambre pouvant venir en contact avec ledit dispositif (17) de contact de l'humidificateur par un mouvement unique. Ce mouvement de contact pousse la base de ladite chambre d'humidification de manière adjacente et en contact avec lesdits moyens de chauffage de la chambre, et établit une première connexion fluidique entre ladite sortie (4) de gaz sous pression et ladite entrée (5) de l'humidificateur, et établit une seconde connexion fluidique entre ledit conduit (7) de retour des gaz humidifiés et ladite sortie (6) de l'humidificateur, la première et la seconde connexion fluidique étant établies dans la direction dudit mouvement unique.
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EP04748861.4A EP1648545B1 (fr) 2003-08-01 2004-07-27 Dispositif de distribution de gaz respiratoire equipe d'un humidificateur integre
CA2533759A CA2533759C (fr) 2003-08-01 2004-07-27 Dispositif de distribution de gaz respiratoire equipe d'un humidificateur integre
JP2006522521A JP4986620B2 (ja) 2003-08-01 2004-07-27 一体式加湿器を備えた呼吸ガスの供給装置

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